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Lugano - Union Saint Gilloise
UEFA Europa League Qualifying - Cornaredo
Prediction 1
Lugano Double Chance
27/50 (1.54)
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Prediction 2
Under 2.5 Goals
10/11 (1.91)
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* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change
Lugano and Union St Gilloise go head-to-head at the Stade de Genève in a Europa League qualification clash on Thursday, August 31st. Lugano have a two-goal deficit to overcome when they meet Union this week. Read our Europa League qualifiers predictions and betting tips along with the latest odds for the fixture below in our detailed match preview.
Today's Predictions for Lugano vs Union St Gilloise
Can Lugano mount an epic comeback to reach the Europe League group stage at Union St Gilloise’s expense on Thursday? Read our top Lugano vs Union St Gilloise predictions for this week’s fixture below.
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Lugano Double Chance
- Lugano avoided defeat in each of their last 12 competitive assignments on home soil.
- Lugano have yet to lose on home soil in 2023.
- Union St Gilloise lost 4-0 in their last away test at Mechelen in the Belgian First Division A.
- Lugano have won four of their last six fixtures overall.
Under 2.5 Goals
- Under 2.5 goals landed the teams’ first-leg skirmish a week ago
- Union have scored just two goals in their last four away games combined including friendlies.
- Two of Lugano’s last three competitive home games featured under 2.5 goals.
Top Betting Odds and Stats for Lugano vs Union St Gilloise
Check out our rundown of key stats for Thursday’s clash featuring Lugano vs Union St Gilloise below alongside a tool to help you choose the best odds. Click the link when you’re finished here to view more of our football predictions today.
Head to Head
24/08/23
UEFA Europa League Qualifying UEFA
Union Saint Gilloise
Lugano
2
0
Last Five - Lugano
24/09/23
Switzerland Super League SSL
Young Boys
Lugano
4
1
L
21/09/23
UEFA Europa Conference League CON
Bodo/Glimt
Lugano
0
0
D
16/09/23
Switzerland Cup Switzerland
Lancy FC
Lugano
0
3
W
03/09/23
Switzerland Super League SSL
Lucerne
Lugano
3
2
L
31/08/23
UEFA Europa League Qualifying UEFA
Union Saint Gilloise
Lugano
1
0
L
Last Five - Union Saint Gilloise
24/09/23
Belgium First Division A Belgium
Cercle Brugge
Union Saint Gilloise
0
2
W
21/09/23
UEFA Europa League UEL
Toulouse
Union Saint Gilloise
1
1
D
16/09/23
Belgium First Division A Belgium
Genk
Union Saint Gilloise
2
0
L
03/09/23
Belgium First Division A Belgium
Antwerp
Union Saint Gilloise
2
2
D
31/08/23
UEFA Europa League Qualifying UEFA
Lugano
Union Saint Gilloise
0
1
W
Let's take a closer look at the latest markets, Lugano – Union St Gilloise odds and probability figures ahead of Thursday’s showdown below.
Lugano odds: 7/4 (2.75) – 36.4%
Draw odds: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
Union St Gilloise odds: 73/50 (2.46) – 40.7%
Union St Gilloise have been priced as favourites to prevail this week, with the probability rating of an away victory installed at 40.7%. The expected winners are also priced at 6/5 (2.20) to net over 1.5 goals this week. That outcome has an implied probability of 45.5%. A 1-1 draw however, caught our attention in the correct score market at 5/1 (6.00).
Lugano vs Union St Gilloise Team News & Injuries
Read all of the latest injury updates, Lugano vs Union St Gilloise lineups and team news for Thursday’s Europa League qualification contest below.
Lugano
Lugano will be without Ignacio Aliseda, Adrian Durrer, Sebastian Osigwe and Lars Lukas Mai this week, while Hicham Mahou and Noah De Queiroz are both rated as doubtful.
Predicted Lineup for Lugano: Saipi – Arigoni, Hajrizi, Hajdari, Valenzuela – Sabbatini, Grgic, Steffen, Bislimi, Bottani – Celar
Union St Gilloise
Union St Gilloise have close to a clean bill of health at present, though Ross Sykes is considered a doubt. The Belgians could field the same XI that beat Lugano 2-0 last week.
Predicted Lineup for Union St Gilloise: Moris – Mac Allieers, Burgess, Machida – Terho, Amani, Vanhoutte, Lapoussin – Rasmussen, Puertas, Ayensa
Player to Watch – Dennis-Yerai Eckert Ayensa
Dennis-Yerai Eckert Ayensa has made a fine start to the new campaign and the German striker has already netted five times in all competitions for Union. The 26-year-old hit one of his team’s goals against Lugano last week.
Starting Lineups
Official lineups are usually released approximately one hour before kick-off.
Lugano
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